My SO

[Mellow]

I met Rita about 6 years ago.. shortly after we met she found out she had Ovarian Cancer... 2 rounds of chemo and radiation later he kicked it.. took a couple years after that for her appetite and other systems to get somewhat back to normal.

Then, someone rear ends her at a light and she had to get some physical therapy which last about a year. She still have aches and pains.

Now, after a fall she took she had knee surgery a few weeks ago, pretty routine stuff... however, the knee looked like it was getting infected. The surgeon said it was just typical arthritis and he went in and cleaned it out and said it should be better within a few days.

A few days pass and her pain just keeps getting worse... she's getting pain pills but they mess with her stomach and appetite and since she's borderline diabetic she had a seizure last night. She got better however, I just got a call that her mom/sis are taking her to the hospital via ambulance as the seizures started again and wouldn't stop.

I would never ask for prayers for myself as I'm fine but this woman has gone through more in the short time I've known her than most people do their entire life. I'm asking for your thoughts for her because it seems she just can't catch a break lately. She's stronger than I could ever think about being but I also know she's pretty fed up with the hand she's been given and a few good comments from strangers just may help her get past another hurdle.

Thanks

[sherob]

You got it. ;)

[Geoff]

Every fiber in my body is pulling for both of you..may it all work out for you...Geoff

[tommyboy]

Mellow, sorry to hear of your Rita's health issues. I hope they figure out what is wrong and can get her back to normal. My wife went through the ovarian surgery thing when we were dating. No cancer, but no kids, either.
God bless.

[Mark]

Joe,

You've got them for you and for her...

Mark and Chris.

[Blrfl]

Patti and I will be thinking of you guys.

--Mark

[John Anthony]

Joe,

Maggie and I will keep both you and Rita in our prayers. Your strength and compassion will be important to her as she mends. Please keep us posted on her progress.

John

[tkresler]

Mellow,
I'm so sorry to hear about the troubles. You can bet that Sandy and I will be thinking about you and Rita.

Take good care of her.

Tim

[dreddd2000]

You got it Mellow. I'm sorry for both of you that life just doesn't seem to be cutting her a break. I hope she heals up finally and can get back to enjoying her time with you. :)

[SupraSabre]

I'll add her on my Prayer List.

Seems to just get longer these days, never shorter! :(

[Sink]

Rita. You are in my prayers for a fast and complete recovery. Joe. Go be with her! She needs your support. Prayers for you and her family too.

[Gonzo]

All the best for you and Rita, Joe.
I hope she gets a full recovery, and fast.
gonzo

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:o4:

Mellow, Rita's got a huge thing going for her! She's got you! +A to you asking for prayers! RITA you've got prayers from my court!!! Texas is a long way away but I have a brother-in law that lives in RockWall (SP?). If there is anything I can do for the two of you let me know!!! I'll do my level best to help! Besides, I owe you, Mellow, for letting me post about the 'RTE Benefit Ride for Hannah' here on this site!! I'm sure that you will get an overwhelming amount of support from others here too!!:hat1:

GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!

(praying...................:bow1: )

[motomac]

Darn Joe, when it rains it pours. You got prayers from me friend for you and Rita.

[NCrider]

Prayers have been said for her, may God bless you both.

Take care of yourself also, I know how it is to worry for someone you care about.

[STeve1300]

Hi Rita, wow, I admire your streangth and courage. Joe asked for "comments from strangers" .... but having met Joe several times, and catching random glimpses of your life as shared on this site... please believe that I feel I am praying for a friend. http://www.wrensworld.com/praying%20smiley.gifI expect a hug whenever I may get around to visiting you both in Texas! Get well soon.

[Del]

Thoughts and prayers to Rita and her family.

[FLSTRDR]

Joe,
I certainly will lift up Rita in prayer for total healing.
Sonny

[STBNE]

Joe and Rita;
My heart goes out to both of you.Even though we have never met,I consider everyone on this forum a member of my extended family.Thus I will offer my condolences and of course my prayers that Rita will recover and that you too will find peace of mind.Having lost 2 members of my immediate family this year,it hasn't been easy for me either.I take solace in knowing so many ppl and God have given me the strength to carry on.May God be with you in your hour of need.

[Raven]

Prayers coming your way.

[AgSTreak]

Rita, it's not the hand we're delt, it's how we play it. Your grace and courage have been amazing. Thoughts and prayers to you and Joe.
Joe, you've never asked for yourself, I only wish I could do more.- john

[Styles]

Multiply Joe's support many times over, Rita. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Styles

[AzDesertRider]

Positive thoughts & energy coming your way. My best to both you & Rita.

[HankSTer]

Rita,
we all think alot of Joe, and thus, alot of you. Please know you're both in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerest hopes the doctors can find and treat all of the problems you encounter, now and in the future.

Regards and Best Wishes,

[kevmeiSTer]

Rita... it's said we're never given more than we can bear.... hard to believe sometimes, though, isn't it? Be strong, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Joe...

[Mellow]

Thanks everyone!... I'll pass this on to her. They are evaluating her but the initial impression is that the infection in her knee would be making her sugar level rise and causing the seizures. I'm no Dr and sometimes you feel like you're being lied to in order to prevent a law suit. I guess that's just the way it is..

Anyway, she's much better at the moment so looks like all your comments made a difference, at least to the two of us they did.

Again, thanks!

[drrod]

Joe,
Please pass on my best wishes to Rita. She sounds like a wonderful and strong gal. I hope that the diabetes thing is the cause of the seizures. Do your best to establish a good rapport with a doctor involved. One that you trust and can communicate with, goes a long way toward helping the healing.
Also, remember to take care of yourself as well. She needs you strong.
Take care
Rod

[Byron]

Joe,

Glad to hear Rita is doing better but will keep the thoughts flowing for a while just to make sure.

[John H2]

Good love and good caring and good food. I'll bet she's getting it and I'll bet she'll be fine real soon.
John

[gene]

You got it Joe

[MNwing]

Joe, hang in there and be strong, hard to do at times but knowing your there for her will be a great help to Rita.

[jasonJonas]

sending good thoughts and prayers for comfort and healing to rita....

[Don-STOC237]

Joe, Our thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Rita...

[Lou65]

Joe, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Rita both...

Concerning her infected knee, medical science is only recently
discovering that "staph" infections need to be treated topically as well as with intravenously. I have a revolutionary topical wound care product that is healing things than cannot be healed....see attached endorsement letter. If this gets to
be a problem for her let me know and I will send you some.

Best...

Louis

[Lou65]

Joe...

it is in the Priority Mail.....

I have attached a more comprehensive summary of what the product does...it will ease pain, accelerate healing and reduce
scarring...truly a Miracle Skin/Wound care product.

Keep me posted.

[Mellow]

Joe...

it is in the Priority Mail.....

I have attached a more comprehensive summary of what the product does...it will ease pain, accelerate healing and reduce
scarring...truly a Miracle Skin/Wound care product.

Keep me posted.

Thank you sir, I'll let you know how well it works. Appreciate the effort.

[st_james]

Prayers for a quick, and complete recovery are on the way. Hang in there.

James

[Bones]

All the best to your SO, Joe :-)

[MLRickards]

Joe, you and Rita are at the top of Kim and my prayer list today. I didn't realize the challenging history Rita's had before the knee surgery.

FWIW, I have a number of connections with top physicians in the UT Southwestern medical center and would be happy to make phone calls if you start looking at 2nd opinion options, etc.

[sparkinator]

I'm praying for ya'll, Joe.

[Papa Bear]

Hi Joe, my wife who is also a cancer survivor just very recently went through surgery to have her thyroid removed which her Doctors felt may have also become cancerous. Yesterday she found out that it wasn't and that she is cancer free. What a tremendous relief. I don't know how she handles the stress.

So yes, I understand that helpless feeling you have not being able to fix all that is happening but just remember that Rita and you will be in all our thoughts and good wishes day by day until she beats this thing.

Pete

[CrashTestDanny]

Joe,

I'll not only pray for Rita, I'll also pray for you that you would find the strength to continue being there for her and to help her get through it all.

[Magna]

Linda & I are keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers, Rita has certainly had more than her share of bad happenings.
Ed

[BigTom]

Dirty, rotten dog da*n. That is big suction.

I'll keep you both in my prayers. Can't do more, but I wish it were in my power!

[uptoblackwood]

You've got 'em buddy. Hang in there...
You know I'm close by so if you need a hand let me know. I've got time.

Forest

[AZST]

Good thing Rita's guy is so mellow. :)

Positive thoughts on the way.

--Bryan
04ST1300A
:04biker:

[TOM BOGNAR]

Sounds like you both have had enough lemons... It's time to go make lemonaid. Heal fast. Prayers are with you:biker:

[RideTN]

Thoughts and prayers are with both of you in this difficult time.

[nlopitziii]

Joe and Rita, you both have my families thoughts and prayers to get through this. Joe I'm also crossing two fingers in regards to your post yesterday. I hope you get an assignment soon or the other one is there when this one ends.

I'm just really shocked that you have all this going on in your life and still have time to deal with this site. This site by the way is jaw dropping at times, things are constantly being done to better it, the Mods reply with answers to questions with in minutes most of the time. Very few people on this site are "disagreeable" All I can say is WOW!:bow1: :clap2:

[Gug]

Rita is in my prayers Joe and so are you in these difficult times. Your a humble man Joe. You unselfishly give your time everyday to people you have never even met. I wish I could offer more.

[DAS]

Tell Rita that I'll be thinking of you both and praying for her quick recovery and, even more, that she somehow can bless and encourage others in the middle of all this.

[dogdoc]

Joe and Rita,

Sorry to hear about the rough times. I've never been the best when it comes to talking to the big Man but, I'll try. I'll get my 11 year old daughter on things- she seems to have a direct line to God. Better times are ahead.

[STinner]

yeah joe may God give you both wisdom and understanding through these tough times.
prayers for sure!
God's strength absolutely!
he gives mercy to any who asks!



peace


dave

[zombiebritts]

Me and Mine is focusing on You and Yours. Get better soon Rita !

[travlr_45]

keep us informed please, I'l think about yall everyday and hope for the best,

[mashmont]

You bet Joe, our prayers are with her and you! MB

[ChipSTer]

Anything for Joe... Prayers on the way!!!
:cool:

[MGDaversa]

Count me in on prayers for both of you.

[msnyder755]

Sorry to hear about all that agony...

Karen and I will keep her in our thoughts and prayers

[BridgeMan]

Joe and Rita,

My thoughts and prayers are with you, both. Even though at times we don't, our Creator knows what He is doing.

Michael

[georgiast]

Sending good wishes from Georgia!!!:) :) :)

[ST/SV]

Ok Rita, you've gone thru enough, get well soon.

[coldoughboy]

I am sorry for the troubles that you are going through. I will keep you both in my prayers for your job situation and her health.

[Brighteyesue]

Wow! Of course the two of you will be in my prayers. It sounds like two were blessed to meet. I pray for complete recovery, great health, peace of mind, better job situation, and more...

It sounds like you admire her Joe. That is refreshing to hear these days. And she is blessed to have you to stick by her through these tough times. So I also pray that your relationship continues to grow in strength and connection to each other.

[christo]

Wow! from Iowa also... The responses from this forum are wonderful!! Will add my prayers to the rest and thank you for being there for Rita, and for working for us!

[Snoweyowl]

Both of you will be in my thoughts. My wife has always told me she would rather be ill than to have to endure the pain of seeing me ill. Wishing you both the best.

[upnorthdad]

Mellow,
You and Rita's thoughts are in my prayers. She is an incrediblity strong women to beat ovarian cancer.....
Dave

[steve3b3]

I've also sent a prayer your way.
Get well soon, Rita!
And Hang in there, Joe.

Steve

[Sink]

Buy her a RING! She will feel better....:wink:

[Putt]

Hang in there Joe, you have mine also...

Putt...

[freeSTyle]

Joe best wishes for Rita and you!

Don/Joyce

[EJ's 97ST]

Best wishes and a written GET WELL Rita.....from Sharon & I ,Joe.
Sorry haven't been on here to much and missed this thread.

Ed

[Texas]

My prayers are with you and your wife Joe.


Texas

[STeve1300]

Buy her a RING! She will feel better....:wink:


Egad...that sent shivers up MY spine!!! Imagine poor Joe..... here bud, you may need this...

http://www.firstaid-direct.co.uk/picstore/NewProducts2/photo%20(1).jpg

[lorenzell]

I second the ring suggestion. However, after being married to a RN for all these years, I might humbly make another suggestion. Get her back to the DR. Pain should not be increasing. If they try to tell you "not to worry, its fine," find another DR. pronto.

I pray Rita does better soon.

LZ

[lesjohns]

Joe,
prayers from here, you and Rita will be in our prayer circles tonight. Hang in there. We all of us care and our best wishes for her recovery.
Les

[nurseBob]

Joe,

My heart, and my prayers go out to Rita.

bob

[hojo in sc]

She is on my prayer list, hope all gets better!

[elkhntingfool]

Joe,

Both of you are in my prayers.

Elk

[Papa Ritch]

I am a little late on this. But PRAYER have been on the way from the begining. And will kept coming, Tell we all are praying for her. Ritch :03biker:

[Sink]

Joe??? YOu OK????? Did I scare you?????

How's Rita doing???

[Mellow]

Nah, that doesn't scare me, we're already committed to each other so neither one of us puts all that much importance on the actual act of getting married. We're stuck with each other no matter what.

She had a 3rd surgery Friday to remove the infection and she should be on antibiotics this time for up to 6 weeks. She's getting a lot of rest and isn't in near as much pain as she was before.

She can't believe all the great comments, but then again, she can. Thanks to all, I'll try to get her to log on and say thanks herself once she feels up to it.

[newbornst1300]

Glad to hear that Rita is getting through this and hopefully we will all hear from her soon.

[ToroGuy]

I'm praying for Rita's speedy recovery. Don't have lots of confidence in the Dr's...but I know prayer works.

Looking forward to meeting a healthy Rita at a RTE soon!!! http://209.144.27.3/forums/images/icons/eat.gif

[Biker George]

We're all pulling for you, Rita!

One day at a time...

Godspeed.

-Geo

[johnSTamela]

Joe,
Best of hopes that all will be well in time. Hang in there, the both of you.

[Elmo]

Joe,

I was checking up on this thread and couldn't find my post. I must have only previewed it before I signed out! :eek: I'll try again...

You and Rita are on my prayer list. There are a lot of times that we just don't understand why some people have to go through so much. However, I can assure you with the utmost confidence that I have always been able to look back on tough events in my life and saw where God was at work.

I believe I've said this before on this site, but I'll say it again... "Instead of telling God how big your problems are, try telling your problems how big your God is!"

I do believe that sometime we suffer for other people's benefits. Her courage and strength, as well as yours, are an inspriration to us all.

God Bless,



Elmo

[John Anthony]

Joe - glad to hear that Rita is doing better. Elmo, what a beautiful post. Definitely inspirational for all of us.

John

[Sink]

Joe and Rita. You are lucky to have each other! Is Joe so cheap he won't buy you a ring?:wink: (just kidding......)

Hope your recovery is fast and successful! Prayers still going out!

[Tom B.]

Rita, now don't let all this prayer action go to your head!:-D Let it go to your heart too! If Joe is any reflection of the kind of gal you are, well, you must be an Unbelievably fantastic person! Glad to hear that your surgery went well and that the pain is abating. Knowing the power of our Father is on your side is a good thing too!!

I've personally been touched by God several times. The latest was when we found that my Father has (forgive my spelling here) Mylanoma (bone cancer). It's a long story but to make it short, the doc's found it very early and Dad took to the medication quite well. He went into remission within 6 months and has kept it that way for about a year now. He's no longer taking medication for it but still getting regular blood work done. Looks like we get to have him around for quite a while yet!:hat1: Proof for me that prayers are answered!!!:bow1:

I'll keep praying for you and Joe for the courage and strength to cope as well as a healing had to take this illness away from you! Stay stronge and give Joe a hard time for us!!:a13:

Joe,

I was checking up on this thread and couldn't find my post. I must have only previewed it before I signed out! :eek: I'll try again...

You and Rita are on my prayer list. There are a lot of times that we just don't understand why some people have to go through so much. However, I can assure you with the utmost confidence that I have always been able to look back on tough events in my life and saw where God was at work.

I believe I've said this before on this site, but I'll say it again... "Instead of telling God how big your problems are, try telling your problems how big your God is!"

I do believe that sometime we suffer for other people's benefits. Her courage and strength, as well as yours, are an inspriration to us all.

God Bless,



Elmo


Unbelievable!! LOL! Can tell you how many times I'll post something and pre-view then sign off. Later, now where the heck is my post? Doh!:doh1: Makes me feel a little more normal to know I'm not the only one who does that.

More to the point: Well said! What a great way to sum up the power of our Lord! There is nothing that he can't do for us!:bow1: As you say, we somehow become a little stronger after each trial we go thru. Way to put it Elmo!:hat1:

[TRICKYRIC5474]

Rita is in my prayers as are you Joe. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Rita and for the inner peace for you to continue to be strong for her to help her through this challenge.

[George]

Buy her a RING! She will feel better....:wink:

My vote, too: get a job you slacker, then marry the girl! :D

On the more practical side, all our hopes and prayer for both of you.

George 'n Deba

[Sink]

How's she doing, Joe???

[TxStPilot]

i hadnt been on alot lately...sorry i missed this post...

i do hope she has a big and noticeable change of luck for the better....good folks deserve it !

i also wish for good health and happiness to you both...

rick

[Mellow]

She's doing better, she's back home and seems to be feeling better every day.

She'll need some PT but I have a feeling it won't take her long.

Thanks everyone for all the great comments.

[STBNE]

She's doing better, she's back home and seems to be feeling better every day.

She'll need some PT but I have a feeling it won't take her long.

Thanks everyone for all the great comments.
YAY! Out of the Hosp!Thats good news indeed.I hope all continues to go well:D

[zombiebritts]

She's doing better, she's back home and seems to be feeling better every day.

She'll need some PT but I have a feeling it won't take her long.

Thanks everyone for all the great comments.

Fantastic ... Go Rita Go !

Somebody was listening :)

[Sink]

Hang in there Rita.. you'll be chasing Joe around the house in NO TIME!!!! Remember to do what they tell you at PT... they seem to know what helps.

[Tom B.]

WAY TO GO RITA!:hat1:

Glad to hear your doing well! PT? That will seem like a blip in life once it's over! Laugh often and laugh long, best PT ever!!

(Sending more prayers too :bow1: :bow1: :bow1: )

Oh, I almost forgot! UNBELIVABLE!:hat1:

[swilliams1005]

She's in my prayers. Hope everything works out ok.

[JW-1300]

On August 26th, my bride and I celebrated our 40th anniversery together. On August 29th she had a baseball sized tumor removed from her right lung. 49 hours later she was dismissed from the hospital and is home rest comfortably. Just wanted you and Rita to know that prayer works and we are praying for both of you.

P.S.

Praise God, the tumor was non-cancerous

[Mellow]

On August 26th, my bride and I celebrated our 40th anniversery together. On August 29th she had a baseball sized tumor removed from her right lung. 49 hours later she was dismissed from the hospital and is home rest comfortably. Just wanted you and Rita to know that prayer works and we are praying for both of you.

P.S.

Praise God, the tumor was non-cancerous

Wow, VERY glad she's okay JW. You've got our prayers!

[2dogs]

Rita,
Heal fast & feel good,
stay strong,
laugh often,
love always...

My best wishes to both you and Joe.
Godspeed,
David

[RaYzerman]

My apologies for missing this post!! Joe and Rita, it's obvious there's a great bunch of people on this board willing to give back to those who have given much to us. All my best wishes for a full healing and may there be many better days ahead.

[Finewest]

My apologies also Joe... Now that I had posted about Alicia I have started to check this sub-forum more carefully... My good thoughts to Rita and you. What is the recent info? Hope all is well!

[Austin city limits]

How in the,,,,

How in the frigg'n heck have I missed this all this time?!?!?

Prayers are on there way,,, even though they are a shade bit slow getting started... :o:

[Mellow]

No problem, she's doing much better, got home last week will be transitioning from walker to cane then off the cane over the next few weeks.. Today was her first day back to work.

Thanks!

[Mark]

Sounded great... right up until you said Rita went back to work! :eek:
;)

Glad to know Rita is doing better... you don't mind if she stays in our prayers for a little while, right? :)

Mark

[Mellow]

Not a problem..

[sherob]

Glad to hear she is up and about... hope they give her some slack at work and let her take it easy ;)

[motomac]

I'm glad Rita is back home and on the mend. Not sure I like the fact she going back to work using a walker, but...

[killerST6]

Joe I send prayers for you both and your familys.
She is a special and strong person, I must say so are you. Godspeed for peace and better health.

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:hat1:

Way to go Rita! Just make sure to not over-do it! I'm still gonna send prayers thou as I feel a person can't ever get enough of them!

Joe! Thanks for the update an yes you're in those prayers too! Only problem is that since you put this catagory in the site, I don't have as much time to eat my meals and my wife is wondering why it's taking me so long to get into bed! (let's see there SupraSaber, Joe & Rita, Mac & Gail, George and his family, Oh and now Alicia, Putt, Medicinebear, Squirrelhunter, .................................................. .................................................. ..................)
:bow1: :bow1: :bow1: :bow1: :bow1: :bow1: :bow1:

You get the ideal! LOL!:clap2:

I'm really not complaining, I just thought that would sound funny!:rolleyes:

God bless you both!

[TPadden]

Mellow,

I've been lurking for a while. I'm sure a lot of the forum members were silent like me - it's easier to respond to threads that are interesting or controversial than the personal ones.

I did keep you and Rita in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm really glad things are improving and will keep sending positive thoughts your way from behind my lurk shield :D.

Tom
Gainesville, Mo.
Weeki Wachee, Fl.

[John Anthony]

Joe - glad to hear Rita is on the mend. We've still got you on our prayer list.

John

[sirepair]

Joe,
Sorry I missed this earlier. Sounds like Rita is a fighter! You tell her to fight the good fight! And our thoughts and prayers are with her for a full and speedy recovery!

[Mellow]

Mellow,

I've been lurking for a while. I'm sure a lot of the forum members were silent like me - it's easier to respond to threads that are interesting or controversial than the personal ones.

I did keep you and Rita in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm really glad things are improving and will keep sending positive thoughts your way from behind my lurk shield :D.

Tom
Gainesville, Mo.
Weeki Wachee, Fl.


I understand completely Tom... I have a hard time during these types of posts to put into words anything that can be considered helpful... Thanks ot all for the thoughts.

[MGDaversa]

Glad to hear Rita is doing better. Did they ever come up with a solid diagnosis? I don't recall reading about it.

[Mellow]

Glad to hear Rita is doing better. Did they ever come up with a solid diagnosis? I don't recall reading about it.

She had 2 follow-up knee surgeries to remove the staph infection.. that's it in a quick note..

[therider]

Joe, glad to know Rita is recovering, all the best for you both.

[Carl_T]

Thoughts and prayers Joe, glad she's on the mend. :)

[tdeboeser]

Good to hear she's doing better, my thoughts go to you both....

[Brighteyesue]

Still praying for you guys, but it sounds like

Enough already!! Time to bless please :D